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Associate Civil Engineer (Water and Natural Resources)

Position Number: 5091829
Location: Oakland, CA
Position Type: Engineering - Civil and Environmental

Salary Info: $143,712 - $174,684 Annually, Plus Excellent Benefits + Retirement
Opens online at www.ebmud.com/jobs on Monday, March 11, 2024
Online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2024
Internal Reference # 24-039

Interested in being part of a diverse, fun, and innovative water agency responsible for providing high quality water for a growing Bay Area community?

Do you want to work for a water agency that is serious about sustainably managing water resources and protecting the environment?

Are you someone who is energetic and team-oriented with experience in water resources planning?

If so, then East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) encourages you to apply for the Associate Civil Engineer position within the Water Resources Planning Division's Water Rights and Proceedings Section, which is part of EBMUD's Water and Natural Resources Department.

The selected candidate will be given opportunities to work on water right projects that support water transfers, groundwater banking, new reservoirs, hydroelectric operations, and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Quality Control Plan. Candidates will also gain exposure to modeling (e.g., RiverWare, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS), SWRCB water rights proceedings (e.g., petitions and protests), stakeholder engagement, and negotiating complex long-term water right agreements.

Specific responsibilities for the Associate Civil Engineer in the Water Rights and Proceedings Section may include:

Conducting comprehensive engineering and planning studies of EBMUD's water system.

Preparing/reviewing EBMUD's annual water rights reports to the SWRCB.

Obtaining permits from local, state, and federal regulatory agencies for surface and/or groundwater diversions.

Developing/updating water accounting spreadsheet models to comply with limits established under water rights and agreements.

Developing/reviewing water supply operations planning model results to analyze effects on EBMUD's water supply system due to changing conditions.

Preparing/reviewing and commenting on water supply assessments and environmental analyses, including EIRs.

Reviewing and negotiating water supply agreements.

Using GIS software to perform analytical tasks to support hydrologic studies.

Preparing reports that include computations, text, charts, sketches, conclusions, and recommendations for engineering projects.

Leading and directing inter-disciplinary project teams.

Presenting project findings and results to management, staff, and the public.

Reviewing proposed regulations and legislation to determine technical accuracy and potential fiscal impact on EBMUD, and then making appropriate recommendations.

Preparing, reviewing, and administering consultant contracts.

The salary range is $11,976 per month increasing to $12,575, $13,204, $13,864, and $14,557 after 6, 18, 30 and 42 months, respectively.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid onsite and telecommuting option, subject to review and approval by senior management, after completing three months of fulltime employment.

EBMUD offers an excellent benefits program that includes: paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; family health insurance coverage; family dental and vision care plans; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; transit subsidy; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

Requirements:
A typical means of acquiring the essential knowledge and abilities is:

1. A bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited civil engineering curriculum OR a California EIT Certificate;
2. Four years of professional civil engineering experience (subsequent to obtaining the degree); AND
3. California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.

Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the position including both office and field duties, and maintaining a physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing steep stairs and ladders, or walking for prolonged periods of time. A valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are required. Must be willing to work overtime when needed.

Please note: EBMUD requires all employees to provide written proof of vaccination. Those employees with sincerely held religious beliefs or valid medical reasons, as determined by EBMUD, will be exempt from vaccination requirements. Contact EBMUD Human Resources, Employee Services Division, at (510) 287-0764 for additional questions.

Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2024. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability
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Job Hotline: (510) 287-0735